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Samsung

Samsung 4E error

My Samsung washer displayed a 4E error, it’s filling and working in the rinse cycle but nothing else, checked water supply, saw the soluloid was completely rusted so replaced, s...

TITishtish•over 8 years ago
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Can I use washing machine with no hot water available?

We have a Beko WM74135W. Our combi boiler is not working and we have no hot water at the moment. Can I still use the washing machine?

WEWelshmum•over 8 years ago
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Indesit

INDESIT 71250 - Not working

Hi, I have a INDESIT 71250UK around 4 years old that has stopped working. The was cycle stopped at 1 minute to go, it must have been that way for 4 hours. The door was unlocked,...

CRcraig•over 8 years ago
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Washer has to be Tipped Back to run

I have two Kenmore 110.44722401 washers that will not run unless I tip them back by putting a board under the front edge of the washer. Without the board under the machines they...

CHChris MHM•over 8 years ago
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Washing Machine Not fully draining

When I put my Kenmore washing machine into a drain cycle. The washing machine drains until the water level is below the inner perforated drum but there is still water remaining...

RIRIchard11•over 8 years ago

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Hover Vision hd 147A door security light

I laid machine on its r/h side to replace water pump, also replaced door seal whilst at it. Then machine would not start, I have power, some of the program lights come up but it...

MAMark Bagshaw•over 8 years ago
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Filter stuck

hi i bought a candy grand vista washing machine 3 months ago I've tried to clean the filter out only to find that it has been pushed upwards from underneath I'm assuming that wh...

DODonna•over 8 years ago
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ProAction A105QW seal

Hi folks firs time user, regards the above appliance my wife wondered in with a white seal in her hand saying she found it with the washing i am no expert i am kind of guessing...

STstevema•over 8 years ago
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Beko

Beko washing machine won't start

Hello all, First time posting so please be gentle! I have a Beko WMB81241LW washing machine which won't start a wash cycle. The led screen lights up and the start symbol constan...

CHCharlieboy•over 8 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch logixx7 fault

Hi, we have a Bosch logixx7 that is 9 yrs old and it has started to smoke from the liquid draw and the drum but not every time, we usually wash at 40 degrees but occasionally us...

OLOldMod68•over 8 years ago

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machine moved new pipework

Hi my washer was moved today and there is a whining noise.I had a closer look at the pipes and it is now connected to the hot pipe when it was previously connected to the cold a...

JAjanet•over 8 years ago
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Washing Machine Suddenly Stop on Wash Cycle?

Hi, I need some help my washing machine has stopped working. What happens is i set the temperature and the machine spins a couple of times before it suddenly stops? It doesn't l...

BHBhavick•over 8 years ago
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Level of washing machine

Hoping someone can help. We purchased a new machine and it’s now started knocking (metal to metal sound) when it starts to spin, only briefly then when the spin gets faster it’s...

SNSniperuk•over 8 years ago
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Washing machine water level gauge

Hi, i need one that is adjustable for about 40cm water height Input 5V Signal V varies from 0V to 4.5V Does this exist ? Many tnx.

SISimon500•over 8 years ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool FSCR 10432

Have checked manual, and googled but not found an answer. Turned washing machine on, selected a wash pressed go, it started then came up with a message saying cancelling. Can't...

LELegonut•over 8 years ago

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Electrolux

Electrolux EWT1315 E90 error

Hi, We have an old Electrolux EWT-1315 and now it unusable, but we very like it. So we decided we will save our old machine. About 2 month ago the following issue appears: First...

LALaxi•over 8 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch WFT2800

Hi all I know its an old machine but well made! I am getting Error 3 and the Anti Crease is flashing, so far I have checked the plastic chamber at the bottom of the drum that go...

CLClocknut46•over 8 years ago
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Miele

Miele washer

Hi any help with this problem before a Miele engineer turns up at great expense miele washer Mod 1914 A error code of Hot water fault shows on the display at the end of every wa...

EAEamon•over 8 years ago
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indersit wd12

Washer Dryer has become very noisy on the rinse/spin typically when hitting high speed. It is very old (about 15 years old) so is probably on its last legs but thought i would c...

ALAled•over 8 years ago
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Washing Machines

New washing machine leaving black marks on bed linen

Hi all! My 4 month old washing machine has suddenly started leaving black marks (like attached) all over my white bed linen . After the first experience of this, I ran the machi...

JUJussy•over 8 years ago

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